Kernicterus of fetus or newborn not due to isoimmunization
2015
Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015
Newborn/Neonate Only Dx (0 years)
ICD-9-CM 774.7 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 774.7 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
2015/16 ICD-10-CM P57.8 Other specified kernicterus
Clinical Information
Brain disorder associated with high levels of bilrubin; clinical features include athetosis, muscle spasticity or hypotonia, impaired vertical gaze, and deafness; nonconjugated bilirubin enters the brain and acts as a neurotoxin, often in association with conditions that impair the blood-brain barrier; this condition occurs primarily in neonates with perinatal blood incompatibilities, but may rarely occur in adults